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head shop

American  

noun

Slang.
  1. a shop selling paraphernalia of interest to drug users or associated with the use of drugs.


Etymology

Origin of head shop

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Matt works at Mystic Arts World, a head shop, art gallery and community center owned by the Brotherhood.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2022

In the space that long held The Den and its mix of college apparel, sundries and head shop paraphernalia now sits a business unlike anything else in downtown.

From Washington Times Jun. 11, 2017

It looks like wall art from an alien head shop.

From Washington Post Jan. 19, 2017

At the time, Kelly was working at a gallery that sold pictures of elves and pixies, and Horgan was working at a head shop.

From The New Yorker Apr. 25, 2016

People may not be familiar with the 1960s term "head shop", but there's one in virtually every British and American city.

From BBC Nov. 24, 2014

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